Job summary
Ever thought about working in Maternity Services!
We are looking to recruit Maternity Care Assistants to become part of the team at the Leicester Royal Infirmary Maternity departments.
These are responsible and rewarding roles with a direct impact on patients' lives. They also offer an ideal entry route to many NHS careers for people with commitment and enthusiasm rather than just academic qualifications.
With joining maternity services, you will become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care to patients. You will also enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK (see attached employer benefits leaflet).
Both full and part time posts are available on an internal rotation, this means a mixture of days, nights and weekend shifts, to meet the needs of the service. The standardized hours of work for the hospital are as follows:- Long days 07:00-19:30 - Nights 19:00-07:30
Your start date will be in line with the next Induction programme unless you have a care certificate. HCA's in UHL can apply via the internal transfer process.
Interview day will include meeting the education team to gather more information on opportunities for career progression. Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) will also be available to give further insight into the role, along with an opportunity for a quick tour of the unit.
Main duties of the job
As a Maternity Care Assistant, you'll provide vital support to all healthcare professionals in caring for patients during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
You will be responsible for, delivering from the front line supporting our patients with everything from cleaning equipment, personal hygiene and washing through to observations, supporting breastfeeding and assisting within theatres.
A caring and supportive nature is an essential pre-requisite along with the ability to take direction and use your own initiative to deliver patient centred care.
Potential candidates for the roles do not need previous care experience or formal qualifications as a full training programme will be available and tailored around any previous care experience you may have. However, if selected for interview, it will be advisable to bring along any evidence of other qualifications you may have such as GCSEs or any NVQ, open university or QCF qualifications (Qualifications and Credit Framework).
In addition to effective interpersonal and communication skills, you will be adept at both working as part of a team.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide clinical and non clinical support to the multi professional team under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
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Deliver direct and indirect care as delegated under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
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Undertake specific duties involving direct and indirect care as identified by the multi professional team to support the delivery of effective healthcare to patients/ service users.
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Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice.
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Assist and maintain safe and hazard free area of work.
- Act in a professional manner and adhere to the UHL uniform policy.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide clinical and non clinical support to the multi professional team under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
-
Deliver direct and indirect care as delegated under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
-
Undertake specific duties involving direct and indirect care as identified by the multi professional team to support the delivery of effective healthcare to patients/ service users.
-
Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice.
-
Assist and maintain safe and hazard free area of work.
- Act in a professional manner and adhere to the UHL uniform policy.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory written language skills as evidenced by at least 2 paragraphs of relevant supporting information
- A minimum of grammatical, spelling and presentation errors throughout the application form
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in caring and motivation for the HCA role as evidenced by appropriate evidence of prior professional care experience
- OR evidence of informal care / volunteering and an appropriate account of transferrable skills in the supporting information
Trust Values
Essential
- An appropriate example is provided of how the trusts expected values and behaviours are evidenced in the applicants current role. NOT just repeating the trust values.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory written language skills as evidenced by at least 2 paragraphs of relevant supporting information
- A minimum of grammatical, spelling and presentation errors throughout the application form
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in caring and motivation for the HCA role as evidenced by appropriate evidence of prior professional care experience
- OR evidence of informal care / volunteering and an appropriate account of transferrable skills in the supporting information
Trust Values
Essential
- An appropriate example is provided of how the trusts expected values and behaviours are evidenced in the applicants current role. NOT just repeating the trust values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
